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February 5, 2023

New EV registrations plummet—car market off to a slow start this year

The German auto market is off to a rocky start in 2023, particularly with regard to registration figures for...

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November 15, 2022

The Difference Between a Cost Estimate and a Quote

In Germany, the terms "cost estimate" and "quote" are, for many people...

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November 11, 2022

HSN/TSN Lookup - Find Your Vehicle Identification Number

The HSN/TSN lookup and determination in CATAMA is an indispensable tool for...

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November 11, 2022

Late fees—permissible amounts and sales tax in Germany

If you are an automotive business owner providing goods or services, you should issue the customer...

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July 24, 2022

Automakers are turning to subscription models to build customer loyalty

Subscription models are commonplace in many areas of daily life. Even...

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July 18, 2022

EU mandates the inclusion of speed assistance systems

Starting in 2024, new vehicles in the EU will be required to include...

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June 10, 2022

Self-driving cars will be able to travel at speeds of up to 130 km/h in the future

Self-driving cars could reach speeds of up to 130 km/h in the future – UN panel considers resolution...

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June 7, 2022

The cost-effective alternative to an in-house IT department

Some professions and industries were completely spared the negative effects of the COVID-19 crisis...

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May 10, 2022

Mercedes "Drive Pilot" – The Alternative to Tesla's "Autopilot"?

Mercedes-Benz is the first German manufacturer to begin selling its "DrivePilot" system....

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April 21, 2022

Mercedes Recall - Thousands of Diesel Engines to Receive New Timing Chains

Mercedes is recalling approximately 10,700 Mercedes C- and E-Class vehicles, as well as GLC and...

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February 3, 2022

Broadcasting fees for mobile demonstration vehicles: Constitutional complaint rejected

Despite protests, the German Federal Constitutional Court has declined to hear a constitutional complaint....

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December 18, 2021

New Federal Government to Expand the Electric Vehicle Industry

One of the goals set by the new federal government is to modernize Germany's...

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December 12, 2021

Semiconductor Shortages and COVID-19 Weigh on New Vehicle Registration Rates in the Automotive Industry

The number of new registrations for passenger cars and vans remains steady in...

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December 2, 2021

2G rule also applies to visits to car dealerships

At the Conference of Minister Presidents held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, a...

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January 24, 2021

10 Tips for Building Customer Loyalty in Auto Repair Shops

Surveys of auto repair shop customers consistently show that good customer service isn't...

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January 4, 2021

Installment Payments and Installment Invoices - A Quick Guide

An installment payment—also known as a partial payment or installment invoice—is made by a...

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